PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and el Greko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). el Greko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ko
vs
Greko

225 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, el Greko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greko pushes down on Ko's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Ko is defending against the submission attempts here by Greko.
Ko is looking to control Greko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ko avoid being mounted?
Greko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greko is thwarting Ko's attempts to control the position.

Greko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ko defends it well.

Greko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greko is looking to advance position but Ko won't allow it.
Greko keeps trying to improve his position.
Ko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greko on the ground.
Ko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greko is working away from the top position though.
Greko trying to pass the guard but Ko defending well.
Ko wants to improve his position but Greko is controlling well.
Ko gets full guard.

Greko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greko looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greko passes Ko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ko punching from the bottom.

Greko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ko has managed to free his arm - good work.

Greko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ko is just riding it out for now. Greko eventually gives up the hold.
Ko trying to control but Greko postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ko controls Greko momentarily but Greko frees himself.
Greko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Greko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greko defends it easily.
Ko keeping full guard, as Greko tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko wants to sweep here but Greko controlling him for the moment.
Ko is working hard here to advance position.
Greko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Ko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Greko drops back looking for a leg! Ko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ko manages to kick Greko off! Greko jumps back into Ko's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

el Greko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Greko misses with a takedown
and Ko counters with a nice body kick.

Ko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ko is staying tight to Greko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ko wants to control but Greko is keeping him busy.

Ko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greko keeps working.
Ko tries to move to full mount but Greko actually manages to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ko stalling away here and it's allowed Greko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ko trying to control the position from guard on top but Greko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of King Ko.
Ko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greko is fending him off so far but Ko persists. Nope, Greko circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ko avoids it really well and circles away.
Ko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ko shoots in and gets a takedown into Greko's guard.
Greko is pulling down on Ko's head. It's preventing any offense from Ko, at least for the moment.
Ko trying to control but Greko is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko throws an elbow that misses. Greko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ko's guard. Nice move by Greko!
Ko is trying to keep Greko in close.
Ko can't keep his opponent in guard - Greko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Greko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greko prevents Ko from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Ko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Greko shoots in but Ko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ko misses with a double jab

and Greko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ko!
Greko trying to control the action but Ko is working from the bottom.

Greko tries for a kimura but Ko is defending well.
Ko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greko is working to tighten is grip on Ko's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ko has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Greko is really squeezing tight and eventually Ko passes out! Greko breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). el Greko!